Found footage horror game The Backrooms 1998 coming to consoles

The Backrooms 1998

Indie developer Steelkrill Studio has announced console ports for The Backrooms 1998 when it hits full release in the future.

The Backrooms 1998 is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 when it hits full release on PC (via Steam), though a release date wasn’t confirmed.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998.

Roam freely, mark, explore and try to unravel the story – however you are not alone.

CAN YOU ESCAPE THE BACKROOMS?

Features:

  • DELVE INTO THE BACKROOMS – try to find your way in an unwelcoming maze of the backrooms
  • STAMINA SYSTEM – don’t lose your breath and keep an eye on your stamina levels. Avoid getting too tired, unless you want the creature to get to you.
  • LEAVE A TRACE – use your spray gun to mark your path, helping you navigate the backrooms and keep track of the rooms you’ve already explored.
  • STOCK UP ON GOODS – use the tools scattered around to help you escape this nightmare.
  • LIMITED CHANCES – save yourself by saving your progress in the special ‘safe rooms’. This is your only chance to not be trapped here for eternity.

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